Bicycle airbag
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Optimal protection
The system uses onboard sensors that track and analyse the rider’s real-time movements (over 100 times per second). When a fall is detected, the airbag automatically inflates before impact.
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The system analyses the cyclist's movements in real-time.
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The system detects an accident.
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The system inflates the bicycle airbag in 80 ms.
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The bicycle airbag absorbs the impact and protects the cyclist.
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ALGORITHM
Our engineering team recorded thousands of data points and simulated hundreds of falls to develop an algorithm to distinguish between a cyclist’s everyday movements and an accident.
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OUR SENSORS
The system includes 2 sensors:
The CDU sensor: is placed inside the jacket, which analyses the cyclist’s real-time movements (GPS, gyroscope, and accelerometer).
The SDU saddle sensor is placed under the saddle and detects shocks.
The two sensors communicate and analyse the situation when a shock or abnormal movement is detected.
If a fall or accident is detected, the system triggers the airbag to protect the rider before impact.
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AIRBAG PROTECTION
The bicycle airbag vest provides optimum protection for three vital upper body areas: the chest, abdomen, neck, and back. Three areas can be seriously affected in the event of an accident.
The airbag is made of heavy-duty nylon that does not tear during inflation.
After each inflation, the airbag deflates automatically and can be used again.
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2 AWARDS
One national and one international:
CES Innovation Award 2019 in the “Wearable technology” category
The Road Safety Innovation Award 2019 in the category “Help for two-wheelers”.
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SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY PACKAGE
Good deals: benefit from a €400 grant from your employer to help you pay for safety equipment.